Posts by Taylor Bennett:

Our bodies are temples—but we don’t typically treat them as such. Instead, we hate them, we shame them, and we neglect them. And in turn, we hate, shame, and neglect ourselves. I say it’s time to change that narrative. It’s time we start…

You bicker. I bicker. We all bicker. With our parents, our siblings, our friends… but especially our significant others. This is a common issue in relationships, but that’s not to say it isn’t harmful. In…

I am the ultimate people pleaser. I put others’ needs before my own; I do everything in my power to make others happy; and only then do I think about me. In my humble opinion,…

New research from the University of Illinois says that surprises are the perfect recipe for influencing social change. According to this study, “Surprise, Recipes for Surprise, and Social Influence,” surprises make for memorable, stimulating experiences,…

Sometimes, emotional appeals are effective in persuading an audience—think: that super sad ASPCA commercial that plays Sarah McLachlan’s “Arms of an Angel,” while pictures of abused and malnourished animals flash across the screen. I can’t…

Simply put, psychodynamic therapy is an analysis of mental and emotional developments. It is a form of talk therapy, which stems from psychoanalysis: a lengthier approach to evaluating, addressing, and shaping one’s psychological processes. Ultimately,…

Have you ever picked up a book during a difficult time, in hopes of being transported to a different place? In hopes of feeling safe and comforted? In hopes of returning to the present with a new and improved mentality? If you haven’t, you should….

I struggle with social anxiety. It takes some time for me to warm up to people, and until I do, I’m incredibly quiet and decently awkward. This makes first impressions and introductions pretty painful—I’m talking job interviews, blind dates, work functions, meet-the-parents……

New research published in Frontiers in Neuroscience shows just how big of an impact music can have on a child’s development, wellbeing, and academic success. According to this study, “Longitudinal Analysis of Music Education on…

Imagine this: You and your friend are going out for your weekly dinner date and you couldn’t be more excited. You grin from ear-to-ear thinking about the slice (or two) of greasy pepperoni pizza you’re…

According to new research, older people rely on schematic memory, which may have troubling consequences. More specifically, this study “Differentiating True and False Schematic Memories in Older Adults,” says that as people age, they typically…

I had a picture-perfect childhood: fit with loving parents, a nice house, a big yard, and plenty of toys. My only concerns at the time were going to school and playing with my Barbies; running…